The Vice Versas switching up styles for Athens
Jan. 13, 2009Every person has a few vices in life, but making music is not one of them for the members of Athens folk and roll band The Vice Versas.
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'Like our second mom'
Jan. 13, 2009On Dec. 1, the 54-year-old housemother for Delta Tau Delta fraternity was diagnosed with brain cancer and told she had a few weeks left to live. Although she beat the doctor's initial estimates, she now aims to contain the terminal illness.
Diversity day: Spread a brighter view of America, 'one student at a time'
Jan. 12, 2009Prost. I proudly exclaim my new word for cheers as we clink glasses over the table. Faced with a lack of cultural events in Athens this week, I decided to create my own by inviting two of the German international students I've met on campus over for a pastime that is truly all-American: game night.
Indigenous Pawpaw named native fruit of Ohio
Jan. 12, 2009Although Athens County has held an annual festival in honor of the pawpaw for the last 10 years, Ohio's edible indigenous fruit was only recently recognized on a statewide level.
Google 'flu' and Google just might Google you - sort of
Jan. 12, 2009I love Google. I don't really know anyone who doesn't, for that matter. But I sometimes feel that Google is one of the only online companies that cannot disappoint. Search engine, Gmail, Docs, Chrome - each function constantly growing, improving and staying awesomely, wholesomely, fantastically free. Google is my favorite noun and verb. Oh, Google.
OU student accused of rape, kidnapping wants statements to OUPD discarded from case
Jan. 12, 2009An Ohio University sophomore accused of kidnapping and raping a woman in Boyd Hall wants a judge to throw out statements he made to police.
Forecasted weather sheds light on McDavis' power to decide snow day
Jan. 12, 2009The forecast this week calls for sub-zero wind chills and the possibility for icy and slick conditions at Ohio University, where the power to cancel classes falls to the president himself.
Men's Basketball: Ohio looks for redemption against tough Miami squad
Jan. 12, 2009Justin Orr remembers walking off the floor Miami's Millett Hall last season defeated.
Budget Planning Council: Emergency meeting held to discuss wage freeze
Jan. 12, 2009The Budget Planning Council is considering a recommendation for a university-wide raise freeze for next year to help ease budget woes.
Post editorial: Prioritizing PR
Jan. 12, 2009Last week, Ohio University hired a new executive director of Communications and Marketing - basically, a new spokeswoman for the university.
The Meat and Potatoes: 'American dream' of team ownership not out of the park
Jan. 12, 2009Good news! Even if you're delivering pizzas now, you may still be able to become a billionaire sports team owner!
'Glidden Canyon' setback not music to school's ears
Jan. 12, 2009Faculty and staff at Glidden Hall who were expecting the large hole on their sidewalk to be repaired over Winter Intercession will have to watch where they step for at least another quarter.
As McDavis enjoys benefits, other employees face harsh reality
Jan. 12, 2009Oh, sure, Roderick McDavis can negotiate a new contract providing an $85,000 raise (29 percent increase) bringing his salary to $380,000; plus annually deferred compensation of $45,600 (12 percent); plus $12,000 annually as a car allowance; plus three more vacation days than ordinary Ohio University employees receive; plus free and ample housing supported by a $78,242 annual residence budget; plus a quarter leave during the four-year term of the contract; plus a $3,144 increase in his spouse's salary; and an annual $2,200 allowance for a cell phone.
12 graduate artists showcasework at Trisolini Gallery exhibit
Jan. 12, 2009Colored etchings, paintings, sculpture and wood-fired stoneware are all among the work being displayed in the exhibit Surface Tension, which opens tonight at the Trisolini Gallery in Baker University Center.
Veteran OU wrestler discusses young team, intense practices, shenanigans on the road
Jan. 12, 2009Clay Tucker is one of the few veterans on a young Ohio wrestling team. The 157-pound redshirt junior leads the team with a 15-10 record. He sat down with The Post's Joe Ragazzo to riff on everything from professional wrestling to the practice room sound track.
Here to listen
Jan. 12, 2009Students' mental health is an important facet of university life, and Ohio University is taking note of that. Because of an increased demand for mental health services over the past few years, Hudson Health Center will add two psychologists and a psychiatrist to Counseling and Psychological Services next year, despite the university hiring freeze.
Womens' Basketball: Forward's blocks keep piling up
Jan. 12, 2009When Bowling Green's Lindsey Goldsberry pulled up for a jumper late in Saturday's game with Ohio, it was met with a swift swipe from Kamille Buckner's hand.
LGBT education program reports increase in enrollment
Jan. 12, 2009During Fall Quarter, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Center at Ohio University enrolled 159 people into the ally program SafeZone - almost the same number that were enrolled in the entire 2007-2008 school year.
Ohio's K-12 schools rank 6th in nation, officials see room to improve B- grade
Jan. 12, 2009Education Week magazine ranked Ohio sixth in the nation in its 2009 Quality Counts report released last week, but state officials said its score could improve.
